Experience gifts are big now, and Omaha offers a treasure trove of experience gifts. Whether you’re looking to indulge a foodie with Omaha’s culinary delights, ignite a spark of wonder in animal lovers at world-class wildlife sanctuaries, or fuel the adventurous spirit of active kids with endless explorations, this guide to Omaha’s experiential gifts is your compass to gifting the unforgettable.
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Why give an experience gift?
It’s been at least six years, but I can still remember the day my son got back from going on a behind-the-scenes tour at Omaha’s zoo. He went with my dad, and it was part of his Christmas gift, this tour. And he was so excited to tell me what they saw. He still remembers that day, too.
Experience gifts offer a unique alternative to traditional material presents, providing lasting memories and a deeper emotional connection. Rather than adding to a collection of seldom-used items, an experience gift is an invitation to explore new passions, or maybe, to enjoy quality time with loved ones.
In the age of minimalism and the quest for meaningful engagement, experience gifts in Omaha cater to the desire for enrichment. This type of gift is not just about the activity itself, but the joy of anticipation, the pleasure of the experience, and the fond recollection of memories that can be revisited time and again.
Experience Gift Ideas For The Foodie
Hear me out: The foodie in your life does not need another brightly-colored spatula or funny egg timer. If you know what they like, get them an experience gift that lets them try more of it.
Cooking Classes in Omaha
The following local businesses offer cooking classes:
Experience Gift Ideas For The Sports Fan
Whether you gift a sports fan tickets to a game or for a whole season, they will appreciate it!
Experience Gift Ideas: Annual Passes
Memberships or annual passes offer the opportunity to indulge in favorite activities or explore new ones throughout the year.
Experience Gifts That Are Fun With A Group
Some of the best experiences are those shared with others. The following selection of group-friendly experience gifts are the perfect way to celebrate relationships and create new, shared memories.
Experience Gift Ideas For An Escape Room Fan
Unique Overnight Stays Around Omaha
I’ve gifted a glamping getaway to my husband on a few occasions. While he got the gift in December, the dates of our giveaways weren’t until late-summer and early fall the next year. And you know what? The anticipation and wait was worth it.
Experience Gifts For The Outdoor Enthusiast
Looking for a gift for the outdoor enthusiast, the adventurer at heart who thrives on fresh air and the allure of the natural world? Memberships and park permits are the ticket to the adventures that lies just beyond the doorstep.
Experience Gifts For A History Lover
If you’ve got a friend who’s always got their nose in a history book, Omaha’s got some treats in store for them. These experience gifts let history lovers time travel to the olden days, all while staying right here in the present.
Experience Gift Tours for Craft Brew, Wine and Spirits
Omaha has plenty of craft breweries and some nearby wineries, but few offer tours. But if you’re thinking that a tour would make a great gift for someone, you’d be correct!
Experience Gift Ideas For An Animal Lover
My daughter is a particular fanatic about animals, so she’s been gifted everything from a summer camp with horses to becoming an “animal parent“ at the zoo. Here are a few more ideas!
Experience Gift Ideas For An Art Lover
Paint and Sip Classes In Omaha
Experience Gift Ideas For A Crafters Or Maker
Where You Can Make a Custom Candle or Soap
Where You Can Make Jewelry
Where You Can Make Pottery or Paint Your Own Pottery
Experience Gift Ideas For A Concert Lover
Gift a concert experience — like a pair of tickets to their favorite band! Check out the calendar of upcoming concerts and see if there’s something coming up that’s perfect for the music fan in your life. A few venues that typically bring major shows:
- CHI Health Center Omaha
- Omaha Performing Arts brings in top-notch performers in all genres to perform at the Orpheum Theater, Holland Performing Arts Center, and the Steelhouse Omaha. (OPA’s typically has a Black Friday Sale with up to 40% off several shows including Broadway shows, comedians, and kids shows.)
Experience Gifts For A Live Performance Lover
If you are looking for a gift for someone who loves to perform, consider gifting a class or music lessons.
Experience Gift Ideas For Active Kids And Teens
Indoors or outdoors, these activities are perfect for the active kid in your life. Get them a gift card — or in some cases, a membership — and they’re set for a fun afternoon.
Indoor Multi-Activity Attractions
Obstacle Courses/Warrior Courses
Experience Gift Ideas For A Movie Fan
You can’t go wrong with a gift card to a movie theater. That’s a given. There are the movie chain theaters in town, as well as the following locally-owned or nonprofit cinemas:
